Kate Visits National Portrait Gallery in Pretty Blue Stella McCartney Dress

Caption: The Duchess of Cambridge looked as glamorous as ever in her public appearance today

Today’s engagement was the first of several involving the Duchess over the coming weeks with an Olympic theme.

Kate was visiting the gallery, of which she is patron, to view a new exhibition entitled Road to 2012: Aiming High.

It is the final – and largest – part of the NPG’s three-year Olympic-themed project, which has documented the preparations for London 2012. Read more: DAILY MAIL Save 25-50% on a great selection of merchandise in Women, Contemporary, Men, Kids, Shoes, Handbags, Jewelry, and Accessories at Bloomingdales.com. Offer valid July 19, 2012 through July 24, 2012.